Delhi Intensifies Anti-Pollution Drive: 11,700+ Vehicles Fined, Water Sprinkling Boosted

• Delhi government fined over 11,700 vehicles in 24 hours as part of an intensified anti-pollution drive.
• A multi-department effort, led by CM Rekha Gupta, employs a multi-sectoral strategy including vehicle checks, dust control, and waste management.
• Dust mitigation efforts include removing 12,164 MT garbage, sweeping 2,068 km roads, water sprinkling on 1,830 km, and deploying 160 anti-smog guns.
• Waste management bio-mined 30,000 MT legacy waste; 57 citizen complaints addressed via 311 helpline, Green Delhi App, SAMEER.
• Authorities diverted 542 non-destined trucks and eased congestion at 34 traffic choke points, leading to improved air quality.

Why It Matters: Delhi's aggressive multi-pronged anti-pollution drive has led to significant enforcement and improved air quality.